Philip Simon

Comedy Casebook interview

An interview in which Philip Simon talks about his background in comedy, and the projects he is working on.

Noah Price's Edinburgh Fringe diary

Tuesday 3rd September 2024

Noah Price reports back from his trip to the Edinburgh Fringe. Shows from the likes of Daliso Chaponda, Holly Stars and SJ Wyatt kept him distracted from the pains of staying in a tent.

First Gig, Worst Gig: Philip Simon

Friday 7th August 2020

Sometimes the first gig is almost the worst gig: Philip Simon talks us through his character-forming debut.

Pun Championships 2020 line-up announced

Thursday 30th January 2020

The line-up of competitors in this year's Pun Championships final has been announced.

Philip Simon interview

Tuesday 20th August 2019

Philip Simon spent more than a year playing Daddy in a stage production of Peppa Pig, and is now at the Edinburgh Fringe with his own five-star rated show about parenthood.

Edinburgh rules

Monday 12th August 2019

Many performers set themselves Edinburgh rules, like not drinking for the month. We asked this year's Fringers what theirs are.

Fringe Q&A: Weird dreams

Thursday 9th August 2018

What do performers dream about when they go to bed. We asked some comedians 'What's the weirdest dream you've ever had?'.